News

Prospect Lake and Pikes Peak
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 9:33am
Motorized boating will be allowed this summer on Prospect Lake. It was previously announced in February that the lake would be limited to non-motorized use starting May 1 due to the planned installation of an aeration system. After hearing public feedback, the department has decided to delay... Read more
Friday, March 4, 2022 - 4:37pm
After reviewing the proposals received for a Westside Community Center operator, the City has cancelled its request for proposal (RFP) solicitation and will not make an award for an operator. The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services department is now evaluating viable next steps to determine a... Read more
Friday, March 4, 2022 - 2:52pm
The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division (CDD) opened the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding applications today. The CDD anticipates making approximately $500,000 available for CDBG Public Services projects and $... Read more
Friday, March 4, 2022 - 1:49pm
Our guest grew up playing football in the city’s program and now he’s leading the team who manages our youth and adults sports. Find out what makes the City of COS programs unique and worthwhile. Now is a great time to try a new sport!
Bus in downtown Colorado Springs
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 1:49pm
Mountain Metropolitan Transit will conduct public meetings digitally for proposed service changes for spring 2022.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 3:54pm
The Colorado Springs-Fountain Brownfield Coalition will host a live virtual event* to share progress on using a Brownfield Assessment Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The grant helps to revitalize vacant and underused properties, or brownfields, primarily in Colorado Springs and... Read more
Coleman Park existing site map
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 1:33pm
The Parks Department is starting to plan for a new park in eastern Colorado Springs, near the intersection of Tutt Boulevard and Barnes Road. 
Monday, February 28, 2022 - 2:46pm
The City of Colorado Springs is lighting up its historic Pioneers Museum in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
official photo of interim chief vasquez in his dress blues.
Monday, February 28, 2022 - 12:14pm
Deputy Chief Adrian Vasquez will serve as interim chief of police for the Colorado Springs Police Department when Chief Vince Niski retires on March 4.
downtown Colorado Springs with Pikes Peak
Thursday, February 24, 2022 - 2:26pm
The City will refund an estimated $15 million to city residents via a credit to eligible Colorado Springs Utilities’ residential and commercial electric accounts on their March and May bills.
aerial shot of colorado springs
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 2:56pm
Apply for 2022 CDBG Public Services and ESG funds. Approximately $500,000 is available for CDBG Public Services projects and $200,000 in ESG grant funds are available for eligible projects.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 11:10am
Colorado Springs Police Chief Vince Niski is about to retire after more than three decades with the department. He reflects on his career, recent challenges, the past and future of the department and his love for Colorado Springs.